EIF 1-1 SJK – Result & Analysis
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Poisson rates SJK at 71% — current form provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this EIF vs SJK encounter.
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Match Analysis
EIF host SJK at Ekenäs Sparbank Arena TN in Veikkausliiga, Regular Season - 22. Kick-off is scheduled for Sunday 1 September 2024 at 14:00 UTC.
Form Guide
EIF — All Games: 2W 0D 8L from 10 Veikkausliiga outings this season, averaging 0.60 points per game. Last five: L L L L L. They are averaging 0.80 goals per game and conceding 3.00 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. However, 3.00 goals conceded per game is a concern — opposing attacks have exploited them regularly. This season is still relatively young for EIF, so this record blends games from this season and last.
EIF's form when playing at home: 1W 2D 7L across 10 games at Ekenäs Sparbank Arena TN this term (0.50 PPG). At home they are averaging 0.70 goals scored and 2.20 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 60% of their home matches — a rate that supports the Yes angle in this fixture.
Looking at all fixtures this season, SJK stand at 5W 2D 3L from 10 Veikkausliiga matches — 1.70 PPG. Last five: D L W L L. Their attacking form is sharp — 2.20 goals per game is a high-output rate that commands respect in the goals markets. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in 70% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market. This season is still relatively young for SJK, so this record blends games from this season and last.
SJK away from home this season: 4W 2D 4L from 10 away games — 1.40 PPG on the road. Away from home they average 1.60 goals scored and 1.50 conceded per game.
The form data does not support a straightforward home bias here. SJK are 1.10 PPG ahead (1.70 vs 0.60), making them the form-guided selection despite the trip.
Head to Head
There is little to separate the sides historically. From 1 previous meetings, EIF have won 0, SJK 1, with 0 draws — a balanced ledger that offers no obvious directional steer on its own.
The 1 previous encounters between these sides have been high-scoring affairs — 4.0 goals per contest on average. Historical precedent backs the Over 2.5 goals market. The most recent clash, on 12 Jun 2024, ended 1–3 with SJK winning.
With the win record balanced, the strongest H2H-derived signal is in the goals market. At 4.0 goals per game historically, Over 2.5 is the cleaner angle to extract from the head-to-head data.
Trading Patterns
EIF in-play and half-time data (21 games, 10 at home): they score before half-time in 70% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 80% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 60% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 60% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 60% of games (home games); they fail to score in 33% of games.
SJK in-play and half-time data (21 games, 10 at away): they score before half-time in 60% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 100% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 80% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 50% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 70% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 43%.
From a combined perspective, both sides have high BTTS rates — EIF 62% and SJK 62% — which reinforces the BTTS Yes angle from in-play data. Over 2.5 goals is well-supported by both sides' in-play profiles (EIF 71% | SJK 67%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects EIF 0.92 xG and SJK 2.47 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: EIF attack 0.574 / defence 1.627 | SJK attack 1.215 / defence 0.980. League average goals — home 1.640 / away 1.248. EIF's attack strength of 0.574 is below the league average — the 0.92 xG projection reflects a team that scores at a discount to the division norm. SJK have an above-average attack strength of 1.215 — the away xG of 2.47 is driven by genuine attacking quality on the road. Data: 21 EIF games / 43 SJK games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: EIF 12% | Draw 17% | SJK 71%. Fair-value odds: EIF 8.33 | Draw 5.88 | SJK 1.41. The model has a clear lean to SJK (71%) — a 59pp gap over the next-most-likely outcome reflects a meaningful statistical advantage.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 66% | BTTS probability 55% | Total xG 3.39. Over 2.5 is the model's clear signal at 66% — a total xG of 3.39 means the expected score alone exceeds the 2.5 threshold, making the Over not just likely but structurally supported by both sides' attack/defence profiles. BTTS probability of 55% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Our Verdict
Poisson rates SJK as the most likely outcome at 71% — clear model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support.
The Poisson model projects 3.39 xG in total — Over 2.5 at 66% — reasonable confidence, supported by form averaging 3.0 goals per game.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 55% on Yes. Form rates corroborate: EIF 60% | SJK 50% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: EIF vs SJK | Competition: Veikkausliiga, Regular Season - 22 | Venue: Ekenäs Sparbank Arena TN • Kick-off: Sunday 1 Sep 2024, 14:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: EIF 12% | Draw 17% | SJK 71% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 66% | BTTS 55% | xG EIF 0.92 / SJK 2.47 • Poisson strength factors: EIF attack 0.574 / def 1.627 | SJK attack 1.215 / def 0.980 | league avg home 1.640 / away 1.248 • Poisson stance: SJK (71%) — strong lean
🧮 Prediction Model
0.92
EIF xG
Expected Goals
2.47
SJK xG
55%
BTTS
85%
Over 1.5
66%
Over 2.5
44%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does EIF vs SJK kick off?
EIF vs SJK kicked off at 14:00 on Sunday 1 September 2024 at Ekenäs Sparbank Arena TN.
What was the final score in EIF vs SJK?
EIF 1 - 1 SJK.
Where is EIF vs SJK being played?
The match is being played at Ekenäs Sparbank Arena TN.
What competition is EIF vs SJK part of?
EIF vs SJK is a Regular Season - 22 fixture in the Veikkausliiga (Finland).
Who is favourite to win EIF vs SJK?
Our statistical model gives EIF a 12% chance of winning, SJK a 71% chance, and a 17% chance of a draw — making SJK the favourite.
Will both teams score in EIF vs SJK?
Our model estimates a 55% probability that both EIF and SJK will score (BTTS).
Will EIF vs SJK have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 66%.
What is the head-to-head record between EIF and SJK?
Record (1 meetings): EIF 0W | Draws 0 | SJK 1W.
What form are EIF and SJK in?
EIF (all comps): 2W-0D-8L in 10 | 0.60 PPG | GF 0.80 / GA 3.00 | L5 L-L-L-L-L. SJK (all comps): 5W-2D-3L in 10 | 1.70 PPG | GF 2.20 / GA 1.70 | L5 D-L-W-L-L.
🧮 Model Insight
How the Model Works This Match
EIF's attacking strength (0.57x league average) is weighed against SJK's defensive record (0.98x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 0.92. The same calculation in reverse, SJK's attack versus EIF's defence, projects 2.47 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 21/43 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 0-2, at 10.3%. Close behind: 1-2 (9.5%), 1-1 (8.7%). Together the top three scorelines make up 28% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
SJK Win
12%
8.25
17%
5.99
71%
1.40
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
0 – 2
10.3%
Away win
Most likely
1 – 2
9.5%
Away win
0 – 3
8.4%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
0.92
EIF xG
Total xG
3.39
2.47
SJK xG
8.25
12%
Home win
5.99
17%
Draw
1.40
71%
Away win
Goals Markets
85%
Over 1.5
1.18
15%
Under 1.5
6.67
66%
Over 2.5
1.52
34%
Under 2.5
2.94
44%
Over 3.5
2.27
56%
Under 3.5
1.79
25%
Over 4.5
4.00
75%
Under 4.5
1.33
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
55%
BTTS Yes
1.81
45%
BTTS No
2.23
Clean Sheet
8%
11.79
40%
2.52
Win to Nil
1%
97.25
28%
3.54
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 3.4 | 8.3 | 10.3 | 8.4 | 5.2 | 2.6 |
| 1 | 3.1 | 7.7 | 9.5 | 7.8 | 4.8 | 2.4 |
| 2 | 1.4 | 3.5 | 4.4 | 3.6 | 2.2 | 1.1 |
| 3 | 0.4 | 1.1 | 1.3 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 0.3 |
| 4 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| 5 | – | – | 0.1 | – | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for EIF vs SJK?
Our Poisson model rates 0-2 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 10.3%.
How many goals are EIF and SJK expected to score?
The model projects 0.92 expected goals for EIF and 2.47 for SJK, a combined total of 3.39.
How confident is the prediction model for EIF vs SJK?
Reasonably confident — the model's leading outcome is rated at 71%, a clear lean rather than a toss-up.
📈 Form Insight
Form at a Glance
Across their last 21 outings, EIF have picked up 0.57 PPG on a 3W 3D 15L record — L-L-L-L-L across the most recent five. The sample for EIF is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
SJK's form line: 10W 5D 6L from 21 games, 1.67 PPG, last five D-L-W-L-L. The sample for SJK is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Put side by side, SJK are the form team by 1.10 points per game — a gap wide enough to matter, though form alone rarely tells the whole story against EIF.
Venue Form
On home soil, EIF have posted 0.50 PPG from 10 outings (1W 2D 7L).
On the road, SJK have gone 4W 2D 4L from 10 away games — 1.40 PPG when travelling.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, SJK come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Goals in Recent Form
EIF are averaging 0.86 goals scored and 2.38 conceded per game recently; SJK are on 1.86 scored and 1.52 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: EIF have seen both teams score in 62% of their recent games; SJK in 62%.
Last 21 Results — Veikkausliiga
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
EIF
Blended
SJK
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are EIF and SJK in coming into this match?
EIF have gone 3W 3D 15L in their last 21 games (0.57 PPG), while SJK have gone 10W 5D 6L in their last 21 (1.67 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — EIF at home or SJK away?
SJK's away record (1.40 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — EIF at home: 0.50 PPG; SJK away: 1.40 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
Fixture History
2 meetings separate these sides on the data we hold, the series stretching back to June 2024. Every recorded meeting has come in Veikkausliiga. It has been a while since the last meeting — 1 September 2024, some 1 year back — so squads and form on both sides may look very different now.
Last 2 Meetings
0
EIF
1
Draws
1
SJK
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between EIF and SJK?
From 2 meetings on record, EIF have won 0, SJK have won 1, and 1 have been drawn.
When did EIF and SJK last play each other?
They last met on 1 September 2024, when EIF 1-1 SJK.
Who has won more matches between EIF and SJK?
SJK have the better head-to-head record, with 1 wins from 2 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
First-Half Patterns
EIF are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 70% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 40% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 40% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one.
SJK are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 60% of their matches.
Full-Time Trends
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — EIF 60%, SJK 50% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Goals have flowed in these teams' recent matches — Over 2.5 has landed at 60% for EIF and 70% for SJK. Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 10% and 40% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: EIF have failed to score in 30% of games.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = EIF home games / SJK away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when EIF play SJK?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 60% of EIF's games and 50% of SJK's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is EIF vs SJK usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 60% of EIF's matches and 70% of SJK's.
Do EIF and SJK tend to score early?
EIF have had a goal before half-time in 70% of their recent matches, SJK in 60% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
EIF and SJK share the spoils in a 1-1 draw.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
The points were shared at Ekenäs Sparbank Arena TN, Regular Season - 22, as EIF and SJK drew 1-1 in the Veikkausliiga. With the result on the board, the sections below measure it against everything the model and the numbers projected in advance.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting EIF 0.92 xG and SJK 2.47 xG, a combined 3.39. The scoreboard read 1-1 for 2 actual goals. SJK landed 1.5 under their projected return. Those figures were built on strength ratings of EIF attack 0.57 / defence 1.63 against SJK attack 1.22 / defence 0.98, drawn from 21/43 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it EIF 12% | Draw 17% | SJK 71%, with SJK to win its most likely call at 71%. Instead the game produced a draw, an outcome the model had rated at just 17% — a clear break from expectation and a genuine upset by the numbers.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 66%. The game delivered 2, so it stayed under — the opposite of the projected direction. Over 1.5 had been 85% and landed. Over 3.5 was 44% and did not. On both teams to score, the model sat at 55% and the match saw both sides score — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 69% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (EIF 71%, SJK 67%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 62%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
EIF's trading profile (21 games, 10 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 62% of their matches — today it did.
SJK's trading profile (21 games, 10 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 62% of their matches — today it did.
Form vs Result
On form, SJK arrived the stronger side — 1.67 PPG against 0.57. The form guide was only half-right: the stronger side did not lose, but could not convert the edge into a win. EIF (home/away splits) conceded 1 against a 2.20 average — tighter than their form line.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 1 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (hit), form (miss). The data was on the wrong side of this result more often than not — a reminder that a single match sits well inside the model's variance.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.